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Active Aging

Active aging features our Live Long Programme and Steady and Steady and Strong Programme.


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Walking Football

Walking Football
 

Whether you were a seasoned footballer or just new to the game, come along to one of the free try-it Walking Football sessions below:

  • Tuesday 1 October, 10-11am at Antrim Forum

  • Wednesday 2 October, 10-11am at Crumlin Leisure Centre

  • Thursday 3 October, 10-11am at Valley Leisure Centre

Register your interest today by providing your name, contact details and the centre you will be attending. more@antrimandnewtownabbey.gov.uk

The 8 Week Programme will start:

  • Tuesday 8 October, 10-11am at Antrim Forum

  • Wednesday 9 October, 10-11am at Crumlin Leisure Centre

  • Thursday 10 October, 10-11am at Valley Leisure Centre

𝙏𝙝𝙞𝙨 𝙘𝙡𝙖𝙨𝙨 𝙞𝙨 𝙥𝙖𝙧𝙩 𝙤𝙛 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙈𝙊𝙍𝙀 𝙢𝙚𝙢𝙗𝙚𝙧𝙨𝙝𝙞𝙥 𝙤𝙧 £2 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙣𝙤𝙣-𝙢𝙚𝙢𝙗𝙚𝙧𝙨

This programme is delivered in partnership wtith Antrim and Newtownabbey, the IFA and funded by Northern Health and Social Care Trust.

Book the Walking Football 8 Week Programme

Steady and Strong Beginner Course

Steady and Strong Beginner Course
 

Our Steady and Strong classes focus on improving strength and balance over a ten week programme. Participants must undergo an assessment on their first day. If you're unable to start on the specified date, you  can speak to the instructor for possible alternative options or be placed on a waiting list if classes are full.

Please register for a class below by contacting the MORE team. T. 0300 123 1580 or E. more@antrimandnewtownabbey.gov.uk 

Beginner’s classes: free to attend. 
Leisure Centre Date Time
Ballyearl Arts and Leisure Centre Wed  9.30-10.30am          
Antrim Forum Wed  1-2pm
Valley Leisure Centre Thurs  12.45-1.45pm
This programme is delivered by Antrim and Newtownabbey and funded by the Public Health Agency and the Northern Health and Social Care Trust. 

Read more about our Health Intervention Action Plan 

Steady and Strong Maintenance Course

Steady and Strong Maintenance Course
 

Following the beginner course, you will then move onto the maintenance course to maintain and further improve your strength and balance . 

Please register for a class below by contacting the MORE team. T. 0300 123 1580 or E. more@antrimandnewtownabbey.gov.uk 

Maintenance classes: free for members or £2.10 for non-members
Leisure Centre Date Time
Ballyearl Arts and Leisure Centre

 

Tues

Wed 

 

9.15-10.15am

10.30-11.30am 

Crumlin Leisure Centre Tues  10.30-11.30am
Antrim Forum Wed 12-1pm
Sixmile Leisure Centre Thurs 2.30-3.30pm

This programme is delivered by Antrim and Newtownabbey and funded by the Public Health Agency and the Northern Health and Social Care Trust. 

Read more about our Health Intervention Action Plan 

Live Long Programme

The Live Long programme aims to provide a range of social and physical activities for participants in order to improve both mental and social fitness, as well as physical.

The programme is delivered in partnership with the Sport Changes Life Foundation who say "Sport can be enjoyed by anyone regardless of their ability and age should not be a restriction or barrier to participation.  Here at Sport Changes Life we strive to improve peoples day to day lifestyles by using sport as a tool for engagement".

Day
Leisure Centre
 
Times
Monday 
Antrim Forum*

Sixmile 

Ballyearl

       
10.45am - 12.45pm
10.45am - 12.45pm 
11am-1pm 
Tuesday
Valley
 
10.30am - 12.30pm

Thursday 

Sixmile

 
10.45am - 12.45pm
Friday
Crumlin
 
9.30am - 11.30am

The programme offers sports such as badminton, pickleball, indoor bowls, boccia and table tennis and is aimed at people who are mobile and still enjoy being active.

*You can also take part in Walking Netball at the Antrim Forum, Monday 10.30am as part of the prorgamme. 

There is always time for refreshments and spare time to meet other people living similar lives and allow sport to be the reason that bring us all together. This is wonderful for the body and mind.

 
Live Long Programme

Nordic Walking

Join us while we explore some of our wonderful parks as we learn about the health benefits of Nordic Walking.

Nordic walking reduces pressure on your joints with the poles providing propulsion making you feel lighter on your feet. It's suitable for all abilities and poles will be provided on the day.

Each session will include information and training on the use of Nordic Poles and a guided walk.

Registration is not required, you can just come along. For more information, please contact us via E. more@antrimandnewtownabbey.gov.uk

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Nordic Walking

Contact Us

To make contacting us as easy as possible, you can reach us via our Leisure Customer Hub:

We are available to help you Monday – Thursday 8AM - 8PM, Friday 8AM - 6PM and Saturday – Sunday 10AM - 4PM.